Ingredients : Serves 4
For the Salsa :
1 small onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 avocado, peeled, de-stoned and roughly chopped
3⁄4 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh lime juice, from half a lime
a handful of fresh coriander leaves, coarsely chopped
For the Prawns :
1 tsp olive oil
1 1⁄2 tsp chilli powder
1⁄2 tsp salt
1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
454g large or extra large prawns, peeled and de-veined
For the Tacos :
8 whole-wheat taco shells
salad leaves
2 limes, cut into wedges, for garnish 120g reduced fat crème fraiche
Method :
For the Salsa: Blitz the onion, jalapeno (optional) and garlic in a food processor until at your desired consistency. Add to a bowl with chopped tomatoes, avocado, salt, lime juice and coriander leaves and mix well. Set aside.
For the Prawns: Spritz a pan with low cal spray oil over a medium heat. Mix the olive oil, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper and shrimp in a large bowl until evenly coated. Cook until just opaque, about 1 – 2 minutes per side. Cover to keep the prawns warm.
Heat the taco shells in the oven until warm. Fill each taco with the salsa, salad leaves, prawn and top with a spoon of reduced fat crème fraiche.
Serve tacos with lime wedges on the side
Recipe is from the new Unislim cookbook ‘Delicious’. The new cookbook is made up of fun, tasty and easy to make recipes, while offering healthy and wholesome food. ‘Delicious’ reflects how modern, healthy cuisine in Ireland has evolved due to international influence and includes some family favourites such as cottage pie, alongside some simple and tasty Asian, Indian and Mexican inspired recipes.
The new ‘Delicious’ cookbook is available now online at Unislim.com and at Unislim classes nationwide. RRP €12.99.